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Originally posted by martycat:
I relayed the info from the posts to the mechancs and they said it is definitely not electrical. There is something not working in the engine. He tried to start it by hand but it did not start; it is an internal mechanical problem. There is power, to the radio and windows.. tell them to check like the timing chain or the cams....thats what i think it is..i know if there is something wrong with the timing chain it'll cause the engine to burn oil...if they cant find anything i'll let you know what my mechanics find matt
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I just got back from the mechanics. The pistons are frozen. They tried moving the cable and the engine cannot be cranked. There is no power steering, but the radio works. The oil/anti-freeze is fine. They say over and over it is not electrical. I did have a sensor replaced last month (check engine light.)
The clicking started right before the engine died...
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well my car was just towed, i started it up and i hear the clicking (sounds like a broken chain so im thinking the timing chain) and i can smell the oil being burned...might not be that bad..just happy my engine didnt seize
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Originally posted by martycat:
No, not in a right turn. I heard this "clicking" when I pressed on the gas. I was coming to a stop sign, headed straight,when the engine just stopped. I had it towed and the mechanics said it seized and they are looking for a used engine. No oil dripping, no smoke,..it just stopped! I called a Ford dealer who said they have not heard of this!! Any ideas, comments would be greatly appreciated. The same thing happened to me over a month ago! I have a new engine for which I am going to get rid of the car after the summer.
99 Range Rover 4.6 HSE
Mystery Car??????
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Good God, there are more POS engines in this forum...mine went at 74k, bearing came right off the rod. This was a nice ticking sound but it kept running. Yours sounds a little strange... And my NEW Ford replacement is a POS as well...details are coming next week after my service appointment. Good luck!
Doug former owner of a 95 SE MTX
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GEE! This really scares me!!!
How was the sound? Is it really loud? Of do you have to be listening underhood to hear it? What are the symptom? I'm curious.
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The latest with my engine...there is a possibility that that type of gasoline, generic brand 87 octane may have been the cause of the engine seizing. I spoke with another mechanic who said that if the engine cannot be cranked, it is gone. I am hoping I can get on the Public Radio program "Car Talk" to talk about this. I also called the dealer to see if any recalls could have caused this..they said no.
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Originally posted by DrGonzo:
Good God, there are more POS engines in this forum...mine went at 74k, bearing came right off the rod. This was a nice ticking sound but it kept running. Yours sounds a little strange... And my NEW Ford replacement is a POS as well...details are coming next week after my service appointment. Good luck! what sort of problems are you experiencing with the new engine?
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POS Engine?? Could you pls tell me what that means?
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[QB][/QUOTE] Here is my two cents. First, I have a 95 LX Duratec with 145,000 miles and it runs great. It will pull to 6500 rpm with no problem. I dont make that a habit but sometimes you have to move it. Anyway I am impressed with this motor as I have mostly owned GM's. I might add as tuff as small block Chevy's are they will scatter from abuse, lack of maintainence, and sloppy engine building. In fact the 396 cid was known for weak rod bolts that would send the rods thru the pan or block when redlined. Sorry for the rambling. Have your motor diagnosed. Was it a rod or was it a bearing or whatever. Let us know. You can find used engine at car-part.com. Good luck.
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